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Drone Rules for Foremark Reservoir

Derby, England (england) • United Kingdom
Foremark Reservoir, Derby, UK
Lat: 52.8134 • Lng: -1.51075

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May 28, 2026 2:25 AM Approved • Added Foremark Reservoir ground restriction based on National Trust and Severn Trent asset protection regulations.
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Your proposed ground restriction at Foremark Reservoir aligns with National Trust and Severn Trent Water policies prohibiting drone operations without prior authorization. The submitted source supports this claim, and the proposed outline matches the restricted location.
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  • Strategic infrastructure and visitor facility boundary (2nm radius circle); landowner ground operations policy in effect.
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Summary — NO DRONE FLIGHTS. Managed in partnership with the National Trust and Severn Trent Water; unauthorized drone operations on or from the property are strictly prohibited.
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## Landowner Policy & Site Rules
* Drone operations—including launching, landing, or operating on the ground—are strictly prohibited across the Foremark Reservoir site without formal authorization.
* The reservoir, car parks, and visitor areas are owned by Severn Trent Water and managed in partnership with the National Trust. Both organizations enforce strict non-permission rules for personal drone usage on their properties.
* Operating a drone from the ground here without explicit prior consent from the management team constitutes trespassing on private utility and conservation land.

## Strategic Priority & Infrastructure
* Foremark Reservoir is a vital asset within the regional water supply network and a major multi-use visitor site in South Derbyshire.
* The site features highly sensitive habitats, including a 230-acre nature reserve and the Carver's Rocks Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). 
* Strict ground regulations are enforced to safeguard sensitive wildlife species, particularly the rich diversity of resident birds, from airborne and terrestrial disturbance.

## Operational Security Protocols
* Active land and facility monitoring is carried out across the site by National Trust wardens and Severn Trent estate staff.
* Any unauthorized drone operators identified operating from the ground will be approached, instructed to safely land their aircraft immediately, and requested to leave the property.
* Persistent non-compliance or hazardous flying over busy visitor facilities, car parks, or the adventure playground will be escalated to local authorities.

## Permissions & Exceptions
* Ground permissions are entirely denied for all recreational, amateur, and hobbyist drone flyers.
* Exceptions are strictly reserved for commercial utility surveys, essential structural asset inspections, or pre-approved professional media productions.
* Professional pilots requiring access must submit a formal application via Severn Trent's filming office well in advance, hold a valid CAA operational authorization, and provide proof of comprehensive commercial public liability insurance.
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+ ## Landowner Policy & Site Rules
+ * Drone operations—including launching, landing, or operating on the ground—are strictly prohibited across the Foremark Reservoir site without formal authorization.
+ * The reservoir, car parks, and visitor areas are owned by Severn Trent Water and managed in partnership with the National Trust. Both organizations enforce strict non-permission rules for personal drone usage on their properties.
+ * Operating a drone from the ground here without explicit prior consent from the management team constitutes trespassing on private utility and conservation land.
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+ ## Strategic Priority & Infrastructure
+ * Foremark Reservoir is a vital asset within the regional water supply network and a major multi-use visitor site in South Derbyshire.
+ * The site features highly sensitive habitats, including a 230-acre nature reserve and the Carver's Rocks Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). 
+ * Strict ground regulations are enforced to safeguard sensitive wildlife species, particularly the rich diversity of resident birds, from airborne and terrestrial disturbance.
+ 
+ ## Operational Security Protocols
+ * Active land and facility monitoring is carried out across the site by National Trust wardens and Severn Trent estate staff.
+ * Any unauthorized drone operators identified operating from the ground will be approached, instructed to safely land their aircraft immediately, and requested to leave the property.
+ * Persistent non-compliance or hazardous flying over busy visitor facilities, car parks, or the adventure playground will be escalated to local authorities.
+ 
+ ## Permissions & Exceptions
+ * Ground permissions are entirely denied for all recreational, amateur, and hobbyist drone flyers.
+ * Exceptions are strictly reserved for commercial utility surveys, essential structural asset inspections, or pre-approved professional media productions.
+ * Professional pilots requiring access must submit a formal application via Severn Trent's filming office well in advance, hold a valid CAA operational authorization, and provide proof of comprehensive commercial public liability insurance.